Network operator ITS, has announced that businesses on the Fylde Coast can now start to access transformational full fibre gigabit business broadband and connectivity services.
Now live in Blackpool town centre, a phased rollout will see the ITS Full Fibre network extend across the entire Fylde Coast from Blackpool Airport to Fleetwood, a total of 23kms, completed during 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This network utilises Cooperative Network Infrastructure (CNI) fibre \u2013 ITS is a founding member and sits on the board of the CNI \u2013 which runs along the tramway. The scheme known as Fibre Blackpool, is one of the outcomes of the \u00a33.1m Blackpool Council was awarded as part of the government\u2019s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport\u2019s (DCMS) Local Full Fibre Network Scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cBlackpool has a thriving business community including those located in the Enterprise Zones. Its tourism industry also means that there are hundreds of hotels, bed and breakfasts and other attractions demanding capable connectivity to run their businesses as well as fulfil the needs of their visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur network will utilise the planned full fibre footprint and we will also look to invest and build out more fibre optic cable where businesses demand it. As a network operator, we will work with our partners to offer choice for customers while also creating healthy competition; allowing them to get the best deals for their needs. We are delighted to be working with the local authorities to fulfil their full fibre vision for the area.\u201d<\/p>\nDaren Baythorpe, CEO of ITS<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Where the current planned network doesn\u2019t reach, ITS will build to demand as it is already doing in the town centre. In addition, local businesses can access up to \u00a32.5k funding through the government\u2019s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme to subsidise the cost of a full fibre connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Businesses are being encouraged to register their interest here<\/a> to find out more about the gigabit voucher scheme, and the packages available to them through ITS\u2019 partner network.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
More information about ITS\u2019 Fylde partners can be found here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n